FS: 135/1.8, 85/1.4 ......
135/1.8A* Ex+ cond, with caps, case $1300 85/1.4A* Ex cond, w/hood, caps, case 800 200/2.8A* Ex+ cond, with caps, case 500 300/4A*Bgn cond, with caps 300 24/2.8Ex cond, with caps, case 250 2X-ASEx+ cond, with caps150 Photos available. Please e-mail off list. Serious offers considered.
FS: Omega 4X5F w Nikor W 210/5.6
Since I am not shooting 4x5 anymore... Omega 45F camera w extra bellows Nikor W 210mm f/5.6 w/caps on mounted lens board 17 4x5 film holders 545 Polaroid back Omega loupe Dark cloth Home-made wooden case I am looking for serious offers or trades on the entire package. Please e-mail off list. Thanks. Jay
Canon 1Ds vs Phase One vs Pro Back
Last week I had the opportunity to test a Canon 1DS and a Kodak 16MP Pro Back against my work's Phase One 11MP H10. I have shot the H10 for about 2 months and was getting weak color on all aspects; then when applying their color management I would get a Velvia-ish over saturation of colors, which my boss did not like on his garments. I have some down time in between catalogs and was able to obtain the Canon and Kodak from a competitive local dealer. I have shot with a D30 for a year and a D60 for a couple months, but still fumbled with the 1DS's layout. The main reason for the test was color capture, and I was suprised by the results. Not only were the 1DS's colors better than the two backs shot on a Hassie (120mm macro), but more importantly, or suprisingly, the image was just as sharp as the other two (shot w/a 80-200/2.8). I had the preconceived idea that the cmos would be mushy compared to a same sized ccd. I've read the 1DS vs MF threads and still wonder if what they say isn't true. Granted, 11MP is still 35mm whether it's on a SLR body or a MF back, but a 9x13 inch capture @ 300dpi is pretty amazing, and all for less than $8K. Hope Pentax can somehow keep up. Jay
Re: Pentax DSLR: e-mail from Pentax USA
Every camera shop in America, except Smile in NY (who is asking $250 more than retail) is out of stock. Apparently Hong Kong has plenty, though. The sales person at Smile told me Can** was increasing their price by 15% on the D60 soon, and told me to buy their 'last one'. I think a D90 is pretty obvious in the PMA horizon, but again, how available will they be? I waited 4 months to get a D60 at work on a waiting list. And then the vertical grip was still on back order. Again, they put this stuff out way too early. How soon, if ever, will a Pentax DSLR become available?
Re: Pentax DSLR: e-mail from Pentax USA
What's ironic is the fact that Canon can't keep up with demand on the D60, (try to findone in stock anywhere) yet an entire year later they plan to offer a D90? Who are they kidding. They put the stuff out before they make them.
FS: 135/1.8 & 85/1.4
135/1.8 A* near mint$1200 85/1.4 A*Ex+ $850 200/2.8 A* near mint$600 Please contact me off list for more info. Thanks. Jay
FS: 135/1.8...
I list these again since I only have a $700 offer on my 135/1.8 in Ex+ condition with caps. I have other lenses to sell in hopes for a Canon D60 outfit, but they all hinge on selling the 135 at a reasonable price ($1,000). 24/2.8Ex. cond 85/1.4 A* Ex. cond ($600 offer so far) w/shade 200/2.8 A* Ex.+ cond 300/4 A* Bgn. cond 2X-AS Ex.+ cond Please e-mail me directly, thanks. Jay - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
FS: Prime Lenses (135/1.8)
Somebody from Australia got me started on selling my 135 f/1.8. I have been holding out for a while, but I'm ready to dump for a D-60...providing I can get good bids on the 135 and others. Everything hinges on the 135, however, since it is the only thing I have that Shel didn't offer to part with. So here goes: all with caps, please e-mail me directly with possible bids. Thanks, Jay. 24/2.8 SMC Ex.case 85/1.4 A* Ex. soft case, hood 135/1.8 A* Ex.+ case 200/2.8 A* Ex.+ case 300/4 A* Bgn. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
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Re: Best portrait lens for Pentax DSLR?
The 8 vs. 12-bit thread is a viable one, but not the only when considering a 3 MP Pentax SLR. When trying to optimize the 'best' portrait lens, don't assume that the 50mm f/1.4 becomes a 75/1.4. Just like in a standard 4x5 lens (150mm f/5.6) the larger film area has a wider aperature but with the same end result or look. Think of the Olymp.. 3040 with a 35-105 f/1.8 lens. Wouldn't a 105/1.8 be worth more than the camera? Jay - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
FS: LX and Auto Bellows A
Saw today an LX body w/FA1 finder and B-grip for $400; cosmetics well used, but shutter curtain and mirror sponge look very clean. The Auto Bellows A was in a box, did not look at it and do not know what all comes with it for $99. Schillers Camera and Video 314-968-3650 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
67: 45 vs 55
With the recent discussions on the 45mm, which everyone seems to appreciate, I wonder why the 55f/4 is the more expensive lens. I have the 55 and have always wanted the 45, or so I thought. Any easy explainations? I had the 55f/3.5 but wasn't thrilled with the results, except for the viewfinder brightness. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: In Praise of E100VS
Did you push the film a stop during processing when rated at ISO 200? And as for the cross-processing, did you rate it @ 100, and are you scanning the negs or basing your likings on lab proofs? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Digital Hypothetics (or: do I need a good slap?)
I'm in, and have been in, the same boat. I use the D30 at work; the 20-35 f/2.8 is now a 35-50, and the 80-200 f/2.8 is a 320 2.8; good with the bad. You probably know all the specs, so I'll just let you know what I think of it from shooting it for the past 6 months: I am ready for digital. I took one of the photos, blew the 5x7 @ 300 dpi up to 11x16.5 in photoshop, printed it on an Epson 2000P, and was amazed. I agree with whoever about not being able to blow it up to poster size (though I should try using genuine fractals) but this 11x16.5 looks better than any 11x14 cibachrome I ever had printed (and no I never had Kodachrome 25 enlarged... we have, however, blown up Kodchr 200 to 30 x 40 C prints from a 4x5 inter-neg.). I personally own Pentax 24/2.8, 85/1.4, 135/1.8, 200/2.8 and 300/4 w 2X-AS , all manual focus, and would love a Pentax digital, even if only 4MP. I've used the D30 and believe that the Canon 1D must be an even better tool, but hard to justify the 5+K price, making the D30 even more attractive. I waited so long for the MZ-S that I traded my LX outfit before it came out for a 6X7II with AE prism. I hope Pentax hints at something soon, for I have a Hassie outfit that I would swap for a D30 body w/grip and 45mm Tilt/Shift lens (which Pentax nor anyone comes close to making). Canon is so far ahead of the pack that I fear Pentax will never be able to catch up, let alone keep up. Jay - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax Digital NEWS! Part one
B&H's new digital catalog lists the new Contax N1 which is a 6MP camera and uses new AF lenses (50f1.4 lists for $595). So the 6 MP is here. Canon suprised me by coming out with a 4 MP EOS1D for @ $6,500 list. I use the D30 at work and enjoy using it, especially when my 80-200 f/2.8 becomes a 320 f/2.8, but hate the 20mm now a 32mm. The 1D will have firewire and only a 1.3 lens magnification, but for a street price of $5,000 you still only get a 5.5 x7.5 photo-quality image. The D30 when it first came out sold for $3,000 a year ago. The price has only come down $500 (with a free 1 gig Micro-drive and extra battery), so it is definitly holding its value. I hope Pentax comes out ahead of the pack with a 5 MP SLR since Minolta, Olympus and Sony already have fixed lens cameras available now in this size, and the Sony is less than $1,000. Jay - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ digital
Kodak has had their "Pro Back" 4K chip which is a 2-inch square sensor (smaller than 2.25) and Phase One has their H20 4K digital back, both will go on a Hassie. Kodak makes the 760 on a F5 body (Nik**) and is a 2x3K chip (35mm) and sells for about $8,500. Can** just announce their new EOS D1 (EOS 1 body) which is only a 4K chip for around $5,000. It has a 1.3X lens factor to 35mm. Jay - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 67 re-observations
As mentioned previously, it has a 25 ft. min focusing, which is about a waist-up portrait. It doesn't have an auto aperature, but I always shoot it wide open anyway. It performs, believe it or not, as good as the 300 2.8 A 35mm lens in a test I did just a few months ago using a 67 to 35 converter. I shot hand-held at 500/4 in filtered direct sun (1000/2.8 with the 35). Side by side slides were indistiguishable, which suprised me. It's a beast of a lens, but well worth the effort, plus the price is less than half of the new 400/4, if you can find one. I think the 'softness' is from others shooting slightly out of focus due to the narrow focus plane...which I've done plenty too. Just shoot extra film to make sure you get it. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
FS: Tak 55f/2 screw mt
Selling a Takumar 55mm f/2 screw mount lens with auto pin in EX condition $20 with generic caps. Please contact me directly. Thanks. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: What to do
I use the Tokina 28-70 2.6 on a Canon A2 at work. It is a nice lens, very shrp, etc. It's large at the end, though, so you can't use a pop-up flash with it. We have since bought a Canon 28-105 3.5-4.5, and I find myself using it instead. As always, I would say but Pentax brand instead. I had a 35-105 3.5A and was very fond of it. As for AF, you're on your own... Jay - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
FS: LX Winder
I am selling a LX winder in EX- condition for $125. Please contact me off list. Thanks. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
FS: LX Winder, 85 f/2
I am selling these Pentax items: LX Winder in Ex- condition, $150 85mm f/2 SMC-M lens, bargain condition, CLA by Pentax 5 years ago, with caps and case, $165 ..both plus shipping. Thanks. [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
FS: 85 f/2 and LX Winder
I am trying to sell: 85mm M f/2 lens, bargain condition, with case, CLA by Pentax 5 years ago, $175 LX Winder, excellent- condition, $175 please mail me directly with questions, thanks. Jay - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: St. Louis Camera Shops
Schillers on Manchester has the best selection of used, but never much in Pentax. They do have a 400T flash though. You can also try Jefferson camera, closer to downtown; and Creve Couer Camera out in west county. Good luck. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: FS: Y2 filter
hope you get more use/enjoyment out of it than I did. Jay - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: K120/2.8
I had a 120 2.8 M and a 50 1.4 M for years as my only 2 lenses, so naturally shot alot with both. The 120 is a great portrait lens. Probably the best thing about it is the ability to shoot it at 1/125th sec hand-held, which you may not be able to do with a 135. In all honesty, though, I found it a bit mushy when shot wide open, kind of like the 85 2 M. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: On the topic of the 67II (was Re: Pros don't use Pentax...)
NPC makes a polaroid back for the 645, so I would think it would fit the 645N. I have a Polaroid back 'dedicated' to a 6x7 body, and shoot film with a 67II. I bought the back used and it came with a hinge pin that raplaces the hinge on the 67's. It works just like the pins on 35mm bodies. There is a different pin for the 67II since the backs are not the same. You can take the Polaroid back on and off, you just waste a sheet of film each time since there is no dark slide. The down side is the inability to use the Polaroid midway through a roll of film, hence the need for a dedicated body. But with the prices of used 67 bodies and lenses, you can justify it when compared to Hasselblad. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: FS: Y2 filter
Gary, Money order is fine. Make it $12.50 to cover postage to Texas. Thanks. Jay Todd 1307 Claytonia Terr. St. Louis, MO 63117 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
FS: 85 f/2M, 35-105 f/3.5A, AFW2 and Y2 filters
Going to a camera swap on Sunday, so I'll try these again: 85mm f/2 M BGN$200 35-105mm f/3.5EX $175 AFW2 wide angle filter for 400T flash w/case, EX $10 ASAHI PENTAX Y2 (yellow) filter 49mm w/case & box, EX $10 Please contact me directly, thanks. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
FS: 85 M f/2, 35-105 A f3.5, 300 A f/4
85mm M f/2 w/ case, caps, bargain cond., $235 35-105mm A f/3.5 w/rear cap, ex. cond., $185 300mm A f/4 w/ caps, bargain cond., slight marks front, $385 I'm interested in serious offers/trades. (wtb: 67 to k-mount adapter, 20mm f/4...) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
FS: 85 f/2 M, 300 f/4 A, 35-105 f/3.5 A, 2X-S A
For Sale: Have to sell all 4 pieces in order to buy strobe outfit. Please e-mail back to me directly with your best offer over mine. 85mm f/2 M Bargain condition, with original case, caps. Serviced 5 years ago by Pentax. $ 245.00 300mm f/4 ABargain cond., caps. Marks front element, still performs well. $ 385.00 35-105mm f/3.5 A Excellent cond., rear cap only. This one's clean throughout. $195.00 2X-S A Excellent plus cond., caps, might as well call it mint. Works great with the 300 f/4$ 195.00 E-mail back to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] with bids and any other questions pertaining to condition. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org.
